For some objects, the effect of backlighting can be very interesting, because it can produce silhouettes and haloed outlines. A potted plant or a vase of flowers placed on the windowsill will produce a totally different effect when exposed to backlight. Sunlight can penetrate some of the petals and then project on others. In addition, this type of object needs to be completed in a relatively short time, or use a quick direct drawing method for painting.
The very strong light in the picture shines on the still life from the right side, casting a dark shadow on the wall behind the object, and gradually deepening along the left side of the shadow, thus forming the depth sense of the picture and the volume sense of the still life.
In this work, the light comes from the left, the shadow cast breaks the dull color of the background, and the highlight is reflected on the glass bottle. Because the glass is transparent, the light does not shine on one side like other opaque vessels, and most of the images seen through the glassware will be distorted. Fruit and plates are the only objects in this picture that change from light to dark due to the light.
